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Nature Weaving

Looking for a simple, hands-on nature craft for kids that supports early learning? Try this nature weaving activity—a forest school-inspired art project that’s as educational as it is beautiful!

This weaving art project for kids is more than just fun. It helps develop fine motor skills, supports early literacy through pattern recognition and tracking, and introduces basic math concepts like sequencing. Plus, it connects children to the natural world in a meaningful, creative way.


Read on to see how we did it.

Completed nature weaving with gathered flowers
Creating a nature loom for forest-school inspired fun
Completed nature loom
Child weaving botanicals in the nature loom

Supplies:

  • 4 popsicle sticks

  • 3–7 rubber bands

  • Hot glue gun (adult supervision required)

  • Scissors

  • Nature items (flowers, grasses, leaves, small twigs)

Directions:

  • Build your frame.
     Arrange the popsicle sticks into a square or rectangle. Use a hot glue gun to secure the corners.

  • Add rubber bands.
     Stretch rubber bands vertically across the frame to create the “weft” of your loom. Use at least three. Fewer bands make weaving easier for younger kids, while more closely spaced bands add a bit of a challenge.

  • Go foraging.
     Head outside with your child to collect natural materials like leaves, flower petals, tall grasses, and small sticks.

  • Weave your nature treasures.
     Encourage your child to weave their items over and under the rubber bands to create a unique, nature-inspired tapestry.

💡 Bonus idea: Use different colored rubber bands for added visual interest, or paint the popsicle sticks before assembling the loom!

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